# Government of Wales Act 2006, Section 17: Relief from disqualification

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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(3) The Senedd may resolve that the disqualification of any person who was, or is alleged to have been, disqualified from being a Member of the Senedd on a ground within section 16(1) ... is to be disregarded if it appears to the Senedd —
(a) that the ground has been removed, and
(b) that it is proper so to resolve.
(4) A resolution under subsection (3) does not—
(a) affect any proceedings under Part 3 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) as applied by or incorporated in an order under section 13, or
(b) enable the Senedd to disregard any disqualification which has been established in such proceedings or in proceedings under section 19.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32/section/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/government-of-wales-act-2006/section-17
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